Savannah Tech’s Cosmetology and Barbering Departments to Host Open House
#1261 | March 8, 2012
SAVANNAH – Savannah Technical College’s Cosmetology and Barbering Department suites have received facelifts and are celebrating with an open house event from 10AM until 2PM on Saturday, March 24 at the Savannah Campus (5717 White Bluff Road, Goodman Hall (first floor). Both departments will offer free hair, nail and skin care services during the open house – walk-ins welcome. Donations will be accepted to benefit Savannah Technical College’s Foundation Scholarships.
Cosmetology services offered at the open house include: manicures, pedicures, cut and style, round brushing, blowouts, clipper cuts and eyebrow waxing or arching. Suggested donation for cosmetology services at the open house is $10 per service.
Barbering services offered at the open house include: clipper cuts, facials, facial shaving, scalp treatments, scalp massages. Suggested donation for barbering services at the open house is $5 per service.
This spring the new cosmetology and barbering suites opened at Savannah Tech’s main campus. Both feature full-service salons for hair, skin and nail care.
The Cosmetology program at Savannah Tech has a 100% state board pass rate and prepares students for careers in Cosmetology Industry. It provides focused instruction on safety, sanitation, state laws and regulations and is approved by the State Board of Cosmetology. Graduates receive a Cosmetology Diploma, and a Shampoo Tech Certificate upon completion. Graduates have a multitude of careers to choose from: stylist, platform artist, nail tech, makeup artist, session stylist, video stylist, skin care provider, colorist, educator and much more! Cosmetology is offered at STC’s Savannah, Effingham and Liberty campuses.
Savannah Tech’s Master Barber/Stylist program gives students the skills and confidence to excel as a Professional Barber.Students approach the state licensing examinations backed by hands-on, industry-relevant experience and make a seamless transition from training to the professional world.They learn the classic skills, newest techniques and hands-on experience needed to be a world-class barber, as well as the business skills and management preparation to launch a successful career.
Savannah Technical College serves Coastal Georgia with quality, market-driven technical education with campus locations in Savannah, Effingham and Liberty Counties. Serving more than 4,500 credit students each semester, Savannah Tech offers nearly 100 different instructional programs in Business and Technology, Public Service, Industrial Technology, and Health Sciences in addition to Adult Education classes, industry-specific training and continuing education. The College serves as an economic and community development partner for the region, offering corporate and customized training and assessment programs for business and industry. The College is accredited by the Commission on Colleges of the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools to award the associate degree.
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For More Information Contact:
Amy Shaffer, APR
912.443.5512
ashaffer@savannahtech.edu
A unit of the Technical College System of Georgia, Savannah Technical College (Savannah Tech) is the premier provider of career-ready technical education in Coastal Georgia, offering a comprehensive range of nearly 150 market-driven programs, preparing students for high-demand careers including Aviation Technology, Cybersecurity, Health Sciences, Logistics & Supply Chain Management, Automation & Robotics, Information Technology, Culinary Arts, Public Services and more. With campuses in Chatham, Effingham, and Liberty Counties, Savannah Tech serves more than 13,000 credit and non-credit students with a variety of pathways to success, including dual enrollment programs for high school students and specialized support services for military veterans and their families. Beyond academics, Savannah Tech is an economic and community development partner, collaborating with industry leaders to provide customized training programs, assessment services, and continuing education opportunities. For more information, visit www.savannahtech.edu.
Savannah Technical College is accredited by the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools Commission on Colleges (SACSCOC) to award associate degrees, diplomas and technical certificates of credit. Questions about the accreditation of Savannah Technical College may be directed in writing to the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools Commission on Colleges at 1866 Southern Lane, Decatur, GA 30033-4097, by calling (404) 679-4500, or by using information available on SACSCOC’s website (www.sacscoc.org).
Savannah Technical College complies with the Technical College System of Georgia (TCSG). The TCSG State Board prohibits discrimination on the basis of an individual’s age, color, disability, genetic information, national origin, race, religion, sex, or veteran status (“protected status”). No individual shall be excluded from participation in, denied the benefits of, or otherwise subjected to unlawful discrimination, harassment, or retaliation under, any TCSG program or activity because of the individual’s protected status; nor shall any individual be given preferential treatment because of the individual’s protected status, except the preferential treatment may be given on the basis of veteran status when appropriate under federal or state law.